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Re:SpaceX tests black satellite to reduce ‘megaconstellation... by bryanlarsen on Thursday January 16, 2020 @01:06PM (#22067144)
It's bright because it's in a low orbit and a lot closer to us. Because it's in a low orbit it's in the earth's shadow for most of the night. It's not bright while in shadow.
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